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Fyrir-sát

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1 fyrir-sát

f. (less correct fyrir-sátr, n., Fms. x. 341), an ambush, Nj. 93, 160, Ld. 220, Fms. ii. 296, Fs. 33, Valla L. 225.
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Runic Inscription

Runic Inscription

fyrir-sát

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

The runic text above represents the Old Norse word "fyrir-sát" as it might appear in runic inscriptions from the Viking Age (c. 800-1100 CE).

Abbreviations Used

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

f.
feminine.
n.
neuter.

Works & Authors

Fms.
Fornmanna Sögur. (E. I.)
Fs.
Forn-sögur. (D. II.)
Ld.
Laxdæla Saga. (D. II.)
Nj.
Njála. (D. II.)
Valla L.
Valla Ljóts Saga. (D. II.)

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